Jan. 3, 2008

1.3.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University Evangels lost in their first game after the holidays against the Southern Nazarene University Crimson Storm Thursday, Jan 3. The Crimson Storm downed the Evangels 95-53.

"We did very few things right tonight," Head Coach Willie Holley said. "Our defense was very poor and we did not shoot the ball well."

The Evangels struggled from the field, shooting just 32% and 16% from the three-point line. The Crimson Storm forced 21 MACU turnovers, and shot over 50% from the field.

SNU jumped out to a big lead early in the first half and the Evangels never recovered. MACU trimmed the lead to eleven points mid-way through the first half.

The Evangels went into the locker room at halftime down 52-28.MACU would never get closer, as SNU developed its lead throughout the second half.

Senior Donald Thorne scored a team high 11 points and grabbed a team high nine rebounds. Junior Clint Nixon dished out five assists.

The Evangels fell to 4-7 on the season and 0-4 in Sooner Athletic Conference play.

MACU will look for its first SAC win at home against the University of Science and Arts-Oklahoma Saturday, Jan 5 at 8:00 p.m.

If you are interested in playing men's basketball for MACU or would like more information about the men's basketball program, contact Coach Charles Goar at 405-692-3267 or via email at cgoar@macu.edu.